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'The Day the Earth Stood Still' mirrors days of Noah
Hitting theatres across the nation since Friday is the remake of a classic 1951 film cherished by critics and sci-fi fanatics.
Rick Warren raises eyebrows with 'punish evildoers' comments
Megachurch pastor Rick Warren says killing is sometimes justified.
Big Daddy Weave singer welcomes new addition to family
This holiday season Big Daddy Weaveâs Mike Weaver says that his favourite carol is âGod Rest Ye Merry Gentlemenâ because of âthe lack of sleep around here latelyâ.
Globalisation needs 'values' to succeed, says Blair
Globalisation needs a âsolid basis of valuesâ to succeed, contended former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in a major address this past week.
Police investigate arson attack on Palin church
Authorities in Alaska are investigating an arson attack on the home church of state governor Sarah Palin.
Christian Aid: EU has âfailed the worldâ on climate change
Christian Aid has accused European leaders of âbetraying the worldâ by failing to adopt an EU plan to tackle climate.
NGOs demand justice for Peru massacre victims
The Peru Europe Platform (PEP) issued a declaration on Friday in commemoration of the 24th anniversary of the Putis massacre, calling for the full implementation of recommendations made by Peruâs Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on behalf of tens of thousands of victims of violence from the 1980s until 2000.
Turkey: New school text book encourages religious discrimination
Turkeyâs Ministry of Education has introduced a school text book which Christian Solidarity Worldwide says encourages discrimination of the countryâs small Christian community, despite growing international concern over increasing violence against non-Muslims in Turkey.
Cherie Blair defends pro-life credentials
Cherie Blair insisted on Friday that she supports the Catholic Churchâs position on the right to life.
Christian Aid resource helps churches support Zimbabwe
Christian Aid has compiled a new resource and information base for clergy wanting to include Zimambwe in their semons and their prayers.
Prime Minister recognises Hope08 movement
The Prime Minister has invited Hope08 representatives to a Christmas reception at 10 Downing Street in recognition of all Hope08 has accomplished throughout the UK this year.
Retreat Association hopes more people will go on retreat in 2009
The Retreat Association has launched its 2009 journal this month with an invitation to people in the church and beyond to discover the spiritual benefits of going on retreat.
Cizik resigns from US evangelical body over same-sex differences
Prominent US evangelical Richard Cizik has stepped down as Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the National Association of Evangelicals after admitting in a recent interview that he had shifted his views on same-sex unions.
Pope hits out at pursuit of wealth and profit behind poverty
Pope Benedict XVI has lashed out at the âunbridled pursuit of wealth and short term profitâ he says is behind global poverty and the present food crisis.
Breakaway Anglicans prepare ground for new province
Though it may take years to gain official recognition from the entire Anglican Communion, conservatives disaffected from The Episcopal Church have voted to begin transitioning as they create their own branch in North America.
Mother's alarm over Christian words omitted from Oxford Junior Dictionary
A mother-of-four from Northern Ireland expressed her horror this week over the number of words associated with Christianity that have been removed from the latest edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary.